Ski Resorts News
10/01/2018
After 30 years of loyal service, the Montfrais gondola is having a makeover. The cabins, in typical 80s design, will give way to brand-new six-seater cabins which will be brighter and more spacious, allowing families and friends to reach the beautiful area of Montfrais, and its excellent beginner slopes, in optimum comfort.
The mechanical and electrical systems will also be fully upgraded and access to the Montfrais sector (kindergarten, restaurants, heated picnic room, beginners area) will now be free for pedestrians.
Redevelopment of ski lifts in Vaujany
The flawless interconnection of the cable car and two gondola lifts in the village of Vaujany is almost unique in France. The architectural ensemble dates back to the creation of the station and was in need of being modernised so, after the replacement of the Enversin d’Oz gondola last year, it was the cable car station’s turn to be revamped. The embarkation plaza will be enlarged at the Montfrais gondola and the construction of two bridges will allow new residences and people with reduced mobility to gain access to the ski lifts. End of work: December 2018.
The flawless interconnection of the cable car and two gondola lifts in the village of Vaujany is almost unique in France. The architectural ensemble dates back to the creation of the station and was in need of being modernised so, after the replacement of the Enversin d’Oz gondola last year, it was the cable car station’s turn to be revamped. The embarkation plaza will be enlarged at the Montfrais gondola and the construction of two bridges will allow new residences and people with reduced mobility to gain access to the ski lifts. End of work: December 2018.
Sky-high panoramic dinner in Vaujany
Last year’s inauguration of the new Enversin d’Oz gondola piqued interest of visitors to Vaujany, especially thanks to its sleek cabins designed by Porsche. After 30 years transporting skiers from Oz to Vaujany, the former Enversin lift was dismantled and its replacement, constructed by BMF Bartholet, now allows 1200 to 2000 people per hour to make the three-minute journey back to Vaujany village. This winter, the pleasure of gliding through the snowy summits will be increased as a privileged few will be able to share a fondue in the gondola as they travel. This culinary journey surrounded by wintery landscapes will take place on Tuesday evenings in January and March (except Tuesday 5 March).
Last year’s inauguration of the new Enversin d’Oz gondola piqued interest of visitors to Vaujany, especially thanks to its sleek cabins designed by Porsche. After 30 years transporting skiers from Oz to Vaujany, the former Enversin lift was dismantled and its replacement, constructed by BMF Bartholet, now allows 1200 to 2000 people per hour to make the three-minute journey back to Vaujany village. This winter, the pleasure of gliding through the snowy summits will be increased as a privileged few will be able to share a fondue in the gondola as they travel. This culinary journey surrounded by wintery landscapes will take place on Tuesday evenings in January and March (except Tuesday 5 March).
Further developments to Vaujany
Vaujany will be adding new covered and free car parks in the centre of the village, close to shops, services and lifts. The resort will also be opening a new library, new museums, an amphitheatre with cinema, theatre and conference room, as well as new shops and new accommodation. Work is expected to be finished by the start of 2019.
Vaujany will be adding new covered and free car parks in the centre of the village, close to shops, services and lifts. The resort will also be opening a new library, new museums, an amphitheatre with cinema, theatre and conference room, as well as new shops and new accommodation. Work is expected to be finished by the start of 2019.
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